Contracts Manager

Morson is partnering with a market-leading organisation in the Aerospace & Defence sector to recruit a skilled and commercially astute Contracts Manager. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a high-performing Commercial team, supporting complex and high-value projects across the UK.

The role offers exposure to contracts typically valued at £30M+, providing significant responsibility, autonomy, and the opportunity to influence commercial outcomes in a regulated, cutting-edge environment.

As a Contracts Manager, you’ll be responsible for managing all contractual aspects of bids and projects within a key business area. You’ll lead negotiations, draft agreements, manage commercial risk, and support the full contract lifecycle from opportunity and bid through to contract closure.

Responsibilities:

• Lead contractual activities across a portfolio of bids and projects
• Draft, negotiate, and manage a range of agreements (NDAs, collaboration, IP, teaming)
• Work closely with bid, legal, and project teams to deliver commercial proposals
• Identify and mitigate contractual risks and ensure compliance with governance procedures
• Act as a key point of contact for customers and internal stakeholders on all contract matters
• Support strategy, pricing, and risk management during bids and proposals

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in contract management, commercial negotiation, and bid support
• Background in defence, aerospace, engineering, or another regulated environment
• Strong understanding of the contract lifecycle, from tender to close-out
• Experience managing high-value and complex contracts (ideally £10M+)
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and confident working independently within a team